Passport renewal in Guadeloupe
Renewing a French passport in Guadeloupe involves submitting an application at a designated town hall equipped with biometric registration stations. The process requires a physical appearance to provide fingerprints and confirm identity before the document is manufactured centrally and returned for collection.
It is recommended to initiate the renewal process several months before the intended travel date or document expiration. This accounts for potential delays in securing an appointment at a town hall, as well as the standard duration for central government processing and secure delivery.
Start 60 days ahead
Demand for biometric appointments can fluctuate significantly; booking well in advance ensures availability and allows for potential administrative processing times.
The process
- 1Verify if your local town hall (mairie) is equipped with a biometric registration station.
- 2Complete the 'pré-demande' online via the official French government portal to receive a reference number.
- 3Schedule an appointment at the chosen town hall to finalize the application and provide biometric data.
- 4Attend the appointment with the required documentation and the pré-demande reference.
- 5Pay the applicable passport stamp fee during the appointment or provide proof of online payment.
- 6Track the progress of the passport application online using the provided reference number.
- 7Collect the new passport in person at the town hall where the application was submitted.
What to bring
- Valid or expired passport
- Proof of address (e.g., utility bill, tax notice)
- Passport-sized photograph taken within the last 6 months (meeting official standards)
- The 'pré-demande' reference number or printed summary
- Proof of fiscal stamp payment (timbre fiscal)
Who handles it
Préfecture de la Guadeloupe (Prefecture of Guadeloupe)
https://www.guadeloupe.pref.gouv.fr/
The fee is 86 EUR for adults, 17 EUR for minors under 15, and 42 EUR for minors aged 15 to 17; confirm the payment method accepted at your specific town hall.
What commonly goes wrong
- Ensure the passport photo adheres strictly to official standards, as non-compliant photos are a frequent cause of rejection.
- Double-check that all information provided in the online 'pré-demande' matches the supporting documents exactly.
- Some town halls require an appointment booked weeks in advance, so do not wait until the last minute.
Sources
- Préfecture de la Guadeloupe - Passeport guadeloupe.pref.gouv.fr
- Service-Public.fr - Passeport : première demande ou renouvellement service-public.fr
Other documents in Guadeloupe
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